Members of the ____ lineage, commonly called chitons, have a dorsal shell divided into eight plates that allow it to conform to irregularly shaped surfaces.

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Chitons belong to the Polyplacophora lineage, characterized by their unique eight-plated dorsal shell, which enables them to cling tightly to and conform to the shapes of rocks and other surfaces in their marine environments.

Members of the ____ Lineage, Commonly Called Chitons, Have a Dorsal